Sears 917.25953 - Manual (Page 8)

ASSEMBLY
Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) termi-
temaining hex bolt, flat washer,' ' ' nal with
and hex nut ........................... . lock washer
tighten securely,
• Close battery box door.
Open battery box door for:
• Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard­
ware),
• Inspection for corrosion,
• Testing battery,
■> Jumping (if required).
» Periodic charging
DiSCARD TERMINAL
PROTECTIVE CAPS
LOCK
WASHER
FLAT
WASHER
POSITIVE
(RED) CABLE NEGATIVE
(BLACK) CABLE
FIG. 2
BATTERY
BOX DOOR
FiG.3
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 4)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt
•
Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.
• Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.
• Assemble adjustment bolt, lockwasherandflatwasher
loosely. Do not tighten.
• Tighten shoulder bolt securely.
• Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.
Slide seat urstil a comfortable position is reached which
allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way
down.
Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.
Raise seat and tighten adjustment boit securely.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinfiated at the factory for
shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for
best cutting performance,
" Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly
leveled. See “TO LEVEL iVlOWER HOUSING" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this manual,
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL
ocri "TC O E m I m I w
See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and
mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed
correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see
that the brake is properly adjusted. See “TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.
ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER
DECK {See Fig. 5)
Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on aflat level surface.
• Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See ‘TO AD­
JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation
section of this manual)
“ With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge
wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the
ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with
shoulder bolt, 3/8“ washer and 3/8-16 locknut and
tighten securely.
• Repeat tor opposite side installing gauge wheel in
same adjustment hole.
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